RE:Other metalsThought that's what SND was for? In any event, SLW is smart and sees a good opportunity with the gold price right now so good on them. After all, these deals are long term and if a company can enter in a considerable trough with a life of mine timeframe it's easy to see why SLW is making this move. It also provides them with nice diversity. Not sure how I feel about SSL getting in to other metals though, I think this is a specific purpose company for those looking for diversity and downside protection on the market. Nolan seperated SSL and SND for a reason.